Delta Downs first opened its gates in 1973 and in the years since has undergone numerous renovations and expansions, solidifying its status as a leading racetrack in the United States.
The racetrack features a one-mile dirt oval, offering an exhilarating racing experience for both spectators and participants. The track runs both a Thoroughbred meet each September through February and a Quarter Horse meet between April and July.
Top races at Delta Downs include the Gold Cup, Magnolia, and Delta Mile. Louisiana Premier Night, an annual event celebrating Louisiana-bred racehorses is typically held in February and features a series of stakes races with sizable purses.
Delta Downs first opened its gates in 1973 and in the years since has undergone numerous renovations and expansions, solidifying its status as a leading racetrack in the United States.
The racetrack features a one-mile dirt oval, offering an exhilarating racing experience for both spectators and participants. The track runs both a Thoroughbred meet each September through February and a Quarter Horse meet between April and July.
Top races at Delta Downs include the Gold Cup, Magnolia, and Delta Mile. Louisiana Premier Night, an annual event celebrating Louisiana-bred racehorses is typically held in February and features a series of stakes races with sizable purses.